Cisco UCS C Series Installing

Installing the Server
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Preparing for Installation, on page 1
• Installing the Server in a Rack, on page 5
• Initial Server Setup, on page 10
• NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings, on page 16
• Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware, on page 17
• Accessing the System BIOS, on page 17
• Smart Access Serial, on page 18
• Smart Access USB, on page 18
Preparing for Installation
This section contains the following topics:
Installation Warnings and Guidelines
Before you install, operate, or service a server, review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
for Cisco UCS C-Series Servers for important safety information.
Note
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with
standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each
warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
Statement 1071
Warning
Installing the Server
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Cisco UCS C Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	UCS C Series
Category	Server
Language	English